Matthew 1: ¹⁸This is how Jesus Christ was born. A young woman named Mary was engaged to Joseph from King David's family. But before they were married, she learned that she was going to have a baby by God's Holy Spirit. ¹⁹Joseph was a good man and did not want to embarrass Mary in front of everyone. So he decided to quietly call off the wedding.
    ²⁰While Joseph was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord came to him in a dream. The angel said, "Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her. ²¹Then after her baby is born, name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
    ²²So the LORD'S promise came true, just as the prophet had said, ²³"A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel," which means "God is with us." ²⁴After Joseph woke up, he and Mary were soon married, just as the LORD'S angel had told him to do. ²⁵But they did not sleep together before her baby was born. Then Joseph named him Jesus. (CEV)

1 Thessalonians 4: ³God wants you to be holy, so don't be immoral in matters of sex. ⁴Respect and honor your wife. (CEV)

1 Peter 3: ¹²The Lord watches over everyone who obeys him, and he listens to their prayers. But he opposes everyone who does evil." (CEV)

Hebrews 4: ¹⁶So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help. (CEV)

Romans 12: ¹⁶Be friendly with everyone. Don't be proud and feel that you are smarter than others. Make friends with ordinary people. ¹⁷Don't mistreat someone who has mistreated you. But try to earn the respect of others ... (CEV)

Philippians 4: ⁸Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise. (CEV)

Ephesians 4: ³²Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ. (CEV)

Matthew 6: ³³But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well.(CEV)

Romans 8: ²⁸We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him.(CEV)

1. Why should we try hard to win the battle for personal integrity and faithfulness?
2. What are some ways we can successfully handle our desires for pleasure, money, and praise?
3. How can we actually replace hate and vindictiveness with patience, forgiveness, and love?
4. When we put our trust in God, Jesus, and the Wonderful Spirit of Truth what happens?
5. Tell about our great priviledge of serving and following Jesus and how trust is involved.
Please study the above references and then add your observations and  applications:
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